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Table 2 Parameter assignment of the mathematical model

From: Computational assessment of the effects of a pulsatile pump on toxin removal in blood purification

 

Definition

Value

Units

Ref.

KoA urea

Diffusive mass transfer coefficient of the dialyser (urea)

967

mL/min

Specs.

KoA B2M

Diffusive mass transfer coefficient of the dialyser (B2M)

290

mL/min

Specs.

Si urea

Dialyser sieving coefficient (urea)

1

 

Specs.

Si B2M

Dialyser sieving coefficient (B2M)

0.8

 

Specs.

η urea

Transfer coefficient (urea)

0.77

L/min

6

η B2M

Transfer coefficient (B2M)

0.077

L/min

2

k f

Water-transfer coefficient

0.24

L2/min/mmol

6

β urea

Equilibrium ratio (urea)

1

 

6

β B2M

Equilibrium ratio (B2M)

1

 

Est.

R

Plasma water fraction

0.94

 

6

G

Urea generation rate

6.24

mg/min

2

  1. More detailed cellular and vascular parameters were described previously by Ursino et al. [6]. Est., estimated; Specs., from the FX60 dialyser specifications.